Acres Wild

Established in 1988 by award-winning garden designers Debbie Roberts and Ian Smith, Acres Wild specialises in creating bespoke country gardens across Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, the Channel Islands, and beyond. With over three decades of experience, we combine artistic vision with practical expertise to design landscapes that harmonise with their natural surroundings. Our practice is grounded in a meticulous design process, beginning with an in-depth consultation to understand client needs and culminating in detailed masterplans, planting schemes, and project monitoring. Recognised as a Registered Practice of the Society of Garden Designers, we have earned multiple accolades, including three SGD Large Residential Garden Awards and a Country Life Top 100 Country House Specialists listing. Our commitment to excellence extends to international projects, where we adapt our expertise to diverse climates and cultural contexts.

We prioritise sustainability, integrating ecological principles into every design to ensure longevity and environmental harmony. Our teams technical proficiency is matched by a passion for horticulture, evident in our carefully curated planting plans that evolve seasonally. Clients benefit from our end-to-end service, encompassing site surveys, construction oversight, and post-planting maintenance guidance. Transparency and collaboration define our client relationships, ensuring each garden reflects both the homeowners vision and our design ethos. As industry leaders, we continue to innovate while maintaining the craftsmanship that has defined our practice since its inception.